Solid Green Latest News
The Solid Green blog features the latest in green industry news from here in South Africa and around the world, and documents our journey as we continue to make waves as a major player in the South African Green Building landscape. Join us for the ride!
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Carbon-Free Mobility: from Net Zero to Net Positive
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Cebisa Mafukuzela, Sustainability Communications and Engagement Manager at Solid Green, explores the move towards Net Positive in the context of carbon-free mobility.
17th July 2026
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Corruseal Boksburg: the 5-Star journey
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In April 2026, the Corruseal Boksburg facility achieved a 5-Star Green Star SA Industrial Existing Building Performance (EBP) v1 Certification, representing “South African Excellence” for heavy industrial spaces.
17th July 2026
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Growthpoint’s Net Zero Carbon Measured Certifications
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Growthpoint Properties recently achieved GBCSA Net Zero Carbon (Measured) Level 2 certifications for several buildings within its portfolio.
17th July 2026
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Celebrating Makhosazana Mthethwa: South Africa’s Construction Professional of the Year
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At the 4th Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre during Big 5 Construct South Africa, our own Makhosazana “Khosi” Mthethwa was named South Africa’s Construction Professional of the Year.
17th July 2026
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Tools for tomorrow: from green precincts to just communities
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Adrie Fourie, Head of the Sustainable Cities & Research Department at Solid Green, speaks about bridging global frameworks and local realities in African city-making.
17th July 2026
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From Practice to Leadership: Helping Others Build Resilient Teams
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Adrie Fourie shares how Solid Green is translating internal learning into external support to improve workplace resilience for the built environment sector.
17th July 2026
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Resilient Cities Start with Resilient Communities
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Here, Adrie Fourie, Head of the Sustainable Cities & Research Department at Solid Green, explores designing for dignity, cohesion, and climate adaptation from the ground up.
13th May 2026
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The Electric Road to Nelspruit
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In this piece, Cebisa Mafukuzela, Sustainability, Communications and Engagement Manager at Solid Green, tells a Tale of Rhinos, Radios, and Range Anxiety.
13th May 2026
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Future of Sustainability 2026: Africa’s Green Horizon:
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Attending the FOS 2026 Sustainability Summit was a powerful reminder that the narrative around Africa and the climate crisis is shifting.
13th May 2026
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DSM-Firmenich achieves Net Zero Water (Measured) rating
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DSM-Firmenich recently achieved an industry first for South Africa: operational Net Zero Water achieved through measured performance. Here, Aadil Fayzoo reveals how this was done.
13th May 2026
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10 Parks Boulevard & 55 Eastwood: Building with Purpose and Passion
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In October 2025, 10 Parks Boulevard and 55 Eastwood achieved 6-Star Green Star certifications – a recognition of sustainability leadership woven into the project’s DNA.
13th May 2026
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Design for Greater Efficiency (DfGE)
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The Design for Greater Efficiency (DfGE) course equips you with the practical knowledge and tools to design resource-efficient buildings that support the transition to a low-carbon future.
24th February 2026
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